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Will switching from a sanitary pad to a menstrual cup be a good option for teenagers?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am 17 years old and got to know about menstrual cups from my friends. I was using sanitary pads. Will switching to a menstrual cup be helpful? Are menstrual cups a good option for teenagers? If yes, how to convince my mother to let me use menstrual cups?

Answered by Dr. Usha Mohan

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Usha Mohan is an Obstetrician and a Gynecologist with 56 years of clinical experience. She pursued her MBBS and MD at the Karnataka University, Hubli, Karnataka. She is specialized in treating pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period, and the problems affecting the female reproductive system's health, such as the vagina, uterus, ovaries, and breasts. Currently, she is practicing online Usha Clinic, Bangalore, Karnataka.

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We recommend starting with the light or medium-flow cup for teenagers and beginners who are just starting with a menstrual cup. This is because it has a slightly smaller diameter and, therefore, can create a smaller insertion point. Any teenager can use a menstrual cup, regardless of whether this is their first period or if they have used different period products previously. If needed, you can always switch to the heavy-flow cup once you are comfortable with the insertion. As for convincing your mother, let her read this or take her to a gynecologist.

Answered by Dr. Usha Mohan
Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At August 11, 2022
Reviewed At June 20, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Usha Mohan is an Obstetrician and a Gynecologist with 56 years of clinical experience. She pursued her MBBS and MD at the Karnataka University, Hubli, Karnataka. She is specialized in treating pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period, and the problems affecting the female reproductive system's health, such as the vagina, uterus, ovaries, and breasts. Currently, she is practicing online Usha Clinic, Bangalore, Karnataka.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Usha Mohan is an Obstetrician and a Gynecologist with 56 years of clinical experience. She pursued her MBBS and MD at the Karnataka University, Hubli, Karnataka. She is specialized in treating pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period, and the problems affecting the female reproductive system's health, such as the vagina, uterus, ovaries, and breasts. Currently, she is practicing online Usha Clinic, Bangalore, Karnataka.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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